The time to infuse vapes, edibles, and pre-rolls with seasonal flavors is NOW, so get inspired by our Top 12 Terpenes for the Winter Holidays!
There’s something undeniably magical about the holidays, and a huge part of that comes from all of the YUMMY seasonal flavors and aromas.
Can you even think about Christmas without imagining the tart taste of cranberries and the warmth of clove? Does the thought of a winter chill have you craving a hot cup of cocoa? Are you suddenly craving fresh, spicy gingerbread cookies? We get it.
That’s why we’re gifting you our Top Twelve Terpenes for the Winter Holidays!
Whether you’re creating a limited edition vape, santa-worthy edibles, or the ultimate cheer-infused pre-roll, you’ll want recognizable flavors and aromas to give your customers jolly experiences they’ll crave EVERY year.
Read on for festive flavor inspiration and start crafting your holiday offerings ASAP!
1. Gingerbread Wonderland
Those November and December holidays make you want something sweet and comforting with just a hint of spice. Not the spice of peppers, but the gentle heat of nutmeg and cloves. There’s no better holiday treat to satisfy this craving than hot gingerbread fresh from the oven!
Gingerbread Wonderland invites you out of the cold with comforting notes of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and the all-important ginger. These aromatic spices balance perfectly with sweet, rich molasses for a flavor that warms even the coldest of hearts.
2. Spiced Apple Cider
Speaking of warm and comforting, is there anything better than a hot mug of mulled cider? Anyone who says it’s just apple cider with warming spices… ok, maybe they’re not technically wrong. However, that hardly captures the seasonal nostalgia you get from this fruity, warm beverage!
Spiced Apple Cider takes the sweetness of juicy, floral apples and adds a stick of cinnamon, a sprinkle of cloves, and a dash of nutmeg. The result is a cheery, aromatic masterpiece that will have you longing for the season’s first snowfall.
3. Cranberry Cheer
Let’s just say that this tart berry is the flavor gift that keeps on giving. Sure, you see cranberry sauce on the Thanksgiving table, but these berries are so much more than a palate cleanser for savory turkey dishes!
Cranberry Cheer is all about the seasonal sweetness of those bright, tangy berries. In place of lip-puckering tartness, the colder winter months celebrate the sweeter side of cranberries for a vivid flavor that’ll have you hearing sleigh bells.
Want an extra dose of fruity flavor with your cranberry? Try Cranberry Grape!
4. Winter Mint
Want to lean into the briskness of chill holiday weather? Then you’ll want to explore the mint family! Cool, refreshing, and subtly sweet, the flavors and aromas of mint are the perfect way to convey that cold can still be very, very cool.
Winter Mint does this particularly well. This blend includes an expertly dosed drop of sweetness that makes cooling peppermint and spearmint an invigorating flavor experience that celebrates winter temperatures. Bundle up!
5. Solar Mint
For the extreme winter sports fanatics who patiently wait all year to hit the slopes, you’ll want an extreme flavor that pushes your palate to the absolute limit. That’s kinda the whole vibe of Solar Mint!
This unique combination of brisk menthol and sharp citrus is wildly exhilarating and supremely refreshing. Think clean, crisp mint and blinding rays of juicy orange, lemon, and lime. It’s brisk, sharp, and the perfect flavor to keep your energy high during that Black Diamond run!
6. Northern Lights
Even if you’ve never traversed the high-latitude arctic regions to witness the Aurora Borealis, images of these celestial lights are common in winter holiday motifs. Between Santa’s Workshop at the north pole and Coca Cola’s iconic polar bears, the word “Northern Lights” now has automatic holiday associations.
Not only does the Northern Lights cultivar lean into these cold-weather connections, but its aromatic profile is the perfect combination of earthy, sweet pine and spice. Its Thai and Afghani roots give it automatic nepo-status, but the exquisite blend of sweet lemon and pine will have you decorating the Christmas tree early.
7. Frosted Sugar Plum
You don’t have to be a ballet-lover to have heard of The Nutcracker. The moment the in-store holiday music starts playing, you’re guaranteed to see clips of ballerinas dancing through a fantastical winter wonderland. Specifically, the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes Clara to the Land of Sweets where they celebrate various treats… and our Frosted Sugar Plum blend is the epitome of candy-coated sweets. Tangy, juicy stone fruit is perfectly in-step with the taste of snowy powdered sugar for a delicacy that deserves its own festive dance.
8. Shivering Strawberry Ice
When you think of strawberries around the holidays, you might envision jam-filled cookies, berry-forward tarts, and maybe a seasonal sprinkling of powdered sugar on top. This, most certainly, is not that.
Shivering Strawberry Ice brings an unexpected chill to this delicate berry by pairing its floral berry sweetness with a goosebump-inducing rush of cold.
Explore ALL of our Ice Flavors for products with tropical holiday vibes!
9. Peppermint Mocha
Building a snowman. Going ice skating with friends. Skiing. Enjoying a horse-drawn sleigh ride (do people still do this?). What do these activities have in common? They would all be better with a hot cup of Peppermint Mocha in hand!
The sublime combo of silky chocolate and cooling peppermint is decadent and sweet, but the subtlest hint of coffee in that rich mocha flavor blends with uplifting mint for a seasonal treat that makes cold winter activities all the more fun.
10. White Chocolate Boysenberry
Boysenberries may seem like a summertime treat, but a sweet dessert with tart berries can be just the motivation you need to power through those cold days and colder nights. Enter, White Chocolate Boysenberry.
One taste of juicy, tangy boysenberry with creamy, vanilla white chocolate and you’ll happily don your coat and boots to shovel snow if it means you can enjoy something this indulgent afterward. You’ve earned it!
11. Candy Cane
In depictions of Santa’s Workshop, they line his walkway. At some point during the holiday season, you’ll receive AT LEAST one in a stocking, gift, or as an artful addition to the poinsettia plant that always shows up. We are, of course, talking about that red and white candy cane.
Sure, there may be cinnamon, citrus, or even green apple versions. But none hit the spot quite like the classic peppermint. Our Candy Cane has that cooling rush of mint, the perfect sprinkle of sweetness, and plenty of nostalgic holiday cheer. Even the Grinch wouldn’t turn down a Candy Cane-infused vape or pre-roll.
12. Candyland
Halloween does NOT have a monopoly on candy! From stocking stuffers to that holiday-themed bowl of candy on your desk, the gift giving season has just as big of a claim on candy as spooky season. Plus, the Candyland cultivar has sweeter effects than any holiday confection.
Candyland comes from heavy-hitting parents that give it a potent euphoric experience that’s relaxing but still suitable for daytime enjoyment. On top of that, a candy-like mix of citrus and berries with light earthy notes creates a delightful flavor that just might inspire peace on earth!
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Top 12 Terpene Blends for the Winter Holidays
Come in out of the cold and enter a Gingerbread Wonderland. The inviting warmth of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice balances the richness of dark molasses for a comforting sweetness that quickly boosts your holiday spirit.
Spicy cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg warms you down to your toes while floral apples and sweet brown sugar will have you dreaming of sweater weather. Is there anything more autumnal than Spiced Apple Cider?
Skip the mystery sauce from a can and gift yourself the seasonal sweetness of vivid cranberries. The smile-inducing tartness of those bright, tangy berries will have you hearing sleigh bells and bursting with Cranberry Cheer.
Winter Mint is the epitome of brisk. A drop of sweetness transforms the cooling effect of peppermint and spearmint into a flavor that’s invigorating and refreshing. You can practically feel the temperature dropping.
Solar Mint adds new vibrancy to blinding rays of juicy orange, lemon, and lime. The full spectrum of citrus is refracted through a crisp mentholated lens for a clean flavor that’s exhilarating, brisk, and supremely refreshing.
This iconic cross between Thai and Afghani has cemented itself into the cannabis hall of fame with its palpable relaxation and dreamy euphoria. A celestial balance of sweet lemon and pine will have you seeing stars.
Frosted Sugar Plum has a candy-coated quality that feels like it came straight from Santa’s sweet shop. One taste of this tangy, juicy stone fruit will have you dreaming of Nutcracker princes and dancing sugary confections.
Shivering Strawberry Ice brings an unseasonable chill to this springtime favorite. Floral berries provide a burst of jammy sweetness that’s quickly followed by a goosebump-inducing rush of invigorating cold.
This flavor is a divine combination of silky-rich chocolate and brisk cooling peppermint. It’s indulgent and decadent, yet refreshing and uplifting. The next time you’re craving a comforting dessert-like flavor, reach for Peppermint Mocha and treat your taste buds to a slice of heaven.
The Boysenberry is essentially a grumpy blackberry with a succulently sweet center. Paired with a vanilla-sweet white chocolate, this dessert blend is a natural fit for anyone with a sweet tooth.
The peppermint candy we all know and love is a classic holiday staple - but only when it’s done right. It has to have that rush of cooling mint, a dash of sweetness, and a sprinkling of good cheer.
The name sounds cute, but heavy-hitting genetics make Candyland a potent daytime treat. A sweet mixture of citrus and berries provides a delightful mental lift, while light earthy notes instill peace and relaxation.